(Sept. 24, 2015) On Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Berlin Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 10th opportunity in five years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring pills for… Read more »
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Klump Memorial Fund offers free ‘Project 22’ screenings
(Sept. 24, 2015) The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, in partnership with the Worcester County Health Department, is proud to present “Project 22,” a feature-length, critically-acclaimed film that brings to light the problem of suicide among military veterans. This film, created by two battle-scarred Marines, is available for screening at no cost to local sponsoring organizations…. Read more »
Health fair Oct. 3 in Ocean Pines
(Sept. 24, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center are collaborating with the Ocean Pines Association and its Communications Advisory Committee to offer a free health fair to the community. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Ocean Pines Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway… Read more »
Ocean City’s 41st annual Sunfest kicks off Thursday
(Sept. 24, 2015) One of Ocean City’s favorite events kicks off today, Thursday, with locals and visitors bidding farewell to summer and welcoming fall with four days of arts and crafts, live entertainment, food and family fun. The 41st annual Sunfest festival takes place in the inlet parking lot under large tents with more than… Read more »
Worcester County recognizes volunteers
(Sept. 24, 2015) Worcester County Commissioners and Volunteer Services Manager Kelly Brinkley recently recognized seven individuals and four groups during the annual Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County Awards dinner ceremony at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. Volunteers were nominated by their peers in one of four “star” categories: youth, individual, faith-based and nonprofit volunteer program…. Read more »
Question of fees good one
As the topic of adjusting or adding fees for nonmembers surfaced in the most recent Ocean Pines Association board meeting, the point to think about is that charging nonmembers a higher price for access to recreational facilities can be a tricky business. That’s because it’s a balancing act with three pivot points: fairness, revenue and… Read more »
Shamrock Realty relocates to Route 589 office in Pines
(Sept. 24, 2015) Shamrock Realty Group, Inc., an independent and locally-owned Berlin real estate brokerage, has relocated to a highly visible Racetrack Road address that carries a long history in the Ocean Pines real estate business dating back to the 1970’s. Gary James, the founder and president of Shamrock Realty, along with Pam Wadler, company… Read more »
‘BLOC’ party will introduce public to Berlin Library
(Sept. 24, 2015) To launch its capital campaign to help pay for the new Berlin library, the Worcester County Library Foundation will lost a “BLOC” party on Saturday from 2-6 p.m. Shorthand for Berlin Library, Our Community, the BLOC party will provide many in Berlin with their first glimpse of the new location, at the… Read more »
‘Pup of the Pines’ contest raises funds for furry friends
(Sept. 24, 2015) Enter furry friends in the “Pup of the Pines” photo contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department. The contest runs through Oct. 1. The winner of the contest will be named “Pup of the Pines” at the Ocean Pines Halloween celebration on Oct. 31 and will receive a free… Read more »
Museum Day offers free admission at Taylor House
(Sept. 24, 2015) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, Sept. 26, as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s 11th annual Museum Day Live! On this day only, participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institutions’ Washington, D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission everyday… Read more »